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Will Renee and George's Leatherheads style influence you?

Posted Mar 27th 2008 3:08PM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Vintage wear, Celebrity Style

Renee Zellweger and George Clooney have recently been riding the rails for their newest film, Leatherheads. The movie is set in the 1920s, and to go along with the theme, Renee and George have been arriving in dressed in period clothing for each stop on their whistle-stop train tour.

I have to admit, I'm a bit of a sucker for clothing from this period, period. Renee's wardrobe (shown here) is feminine and classy, and George ... well, George looks even more dapper than usual. Sorry, I indulged in a little daydream there. And it was nice.

Anyway, since this season is already showing a number of more conservative, 1960s-inspired styles, what's your opinion of going back a few extra decades?
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Wearing vintage jewelry

Posted Mar 1st 2008 10:37AM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Accessories, Jewelry, Vintage wear

Occasionally a lucky girl will stumble upon a happy piece of fabulous vintage jewelry. It might be a gift or something she found in a little shop -- either way, it's sure to be unique, and while it might not exemplify her day-to-day style, she's still drawn to it.

Then, said girl brings home the bauble only to realize, "Hey, I have nothing with which to wear this!" and then it sits in her jewelry box until it's really vintage.

Fantastic jewelry wants to be worn. It needs to be worn. Leaving an extraordinary piece all locked up is just cruel. If you are guilty of such cruelty (I know, you didn't mean it, you just didn't know what to do), here is my advice:

Gallery: Vintage jewelry

Vintage necklaceRetro rosePretty and pinkGolden girlFantastic flowers


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Be a Nominee: Get the Look from Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Posted Feb 23rd 2008 1:57PM by Lauren Perdue
Filed under: Style in the media, Dresses and Skirts, Evening wear, Celebrity Style, Oscars style




A wise fashion history scholar once told me "Elizabethan fashion was all about flat and cone." Reed corsets and nipped-in waists were the name of the game, and luckily boob-flattening boning is no long de rigeur for the stylish lady.

However, one can still cop the full satin skirts and bold color of The Virgin Queen with this fabulous pink party dress by Isaac Mizrahi for $44.99 available exclusively at Target.com. A more glam option, also from Isaac Mizrahi for Target, would be this black cocktail dress in gorgeous taffeta for $49.99. Either look would be perfect with jewelry mixing precious metals and pearls, or an ornate brooch in the Tudor style pinned at the breast. Top it all off with wild, textured hair or an intricate updo for a party look fit for a queen.
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Be a Nominee: Get the Look from Across the Universe

Posted Feb 22nd 2008 10:02AM by Lauren Perdue
Filed under: Style in the media, Men, Plus Sizes, Outerwear, Tops, Oscars style




We're getting ready for the Oscars this Sunday! As part of the fun, we're taking a look at the five films nominated for Best Costume, and giving you the inside track on how to get the look. Check it out!

You say you want a revolution? The breezy look of the lovestruck teens in Across The Universe reflected the sweeping changes in America during this coming-of-age musical told through the Music of the Beatles. Evan Rachel Wood's fair (bland?) features made the perfect blank canvas for the texture, bright colors, and billowy motion of 60s and 70s-era clothing.

For a breezy look of your own, try this cute (and WAY flattering) gauzy top from Lane Bryant for $39.50. Put it all together with flat-ironed hair or crazy texture, and weathered denim jeans or a cute denim skirt cut close to the body to offset the ease of the top.

Natural makeup and beaded jewelry are always a good idea when you wanna be retro, and don't forget a shaggy-haired boy with a beat-up military jacket (like this one at Gap for $98.) Let love rule!
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Rock on with a cocktail ring

Posted Feb 4th 2008 9:04AM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Accessories

I've been a fan of the cocktail ring for some time now, but Vogue's Style.com has introduced a new twist on the standard sparkly bauble. Instead of sporting a ring with the same old bling, consider something slightly understated and more natural. Gemstones like amethysts take on a whole new look when left in a raw state.

However, the raw, natural state isn't for everyone -- some of us prefer a ring with enough sparkle to be seen from miles away. I mean, what easier way is there to dress up a casual sweater and jeans than to slide some (fake) ice on the right hand and head out for dinner? Also, if you like to talk half as much as I do, it's always helpful to have something to assist you in making a point, and if you incorporate hand gestures into your pontification, this is practically like wearing a microphone.

Gallery: Rockin' Cocktail Rings

Where's my cocktailFun and funkyGreen blingDeep purpleSparkle isn't mandatory

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Goth outfit or gothy costume?

Posted Dec 22nd 2007 9:10AM by Annie Wu
Filed under: StyleFoul

GothCan you tell the difference between a Halloween witch costume and a genuine goth outfit? Well, put your goth radar to the test on this post from Coilhouse and pick out the costumes from the outfits.

I consider myself to be fairly well-aware of goth style and always thought that I've been pretty good at differentiating between goth chic and Hot Topic clearance rack crap. Okay, I admit... It looks like I'm wrong. I think I only got three out of the eight answers right. Time to throw aside my bat wings and hang my head in shame.

Who can really blame me, though? Some of these are too outrageous for any self-respecting goth to wear out. I mean, a witch's hat? Seriously? If one must go for the goth look, keep it sleek, keep it classy, keep it dark. Lose the dreads and scary platforms.
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